MAS Digital Dental Technologies 2022
Dental technologies are going digital. Are you?
New technologies are changing the way we’re living our daily life. From smartphones to self-driving cars, the digital revolution has tremendous impacts on how we’re interacting, on our mobility and how we travel, etc. The healthcare field is particularly being reshaped by the introduction of new digital devices. Dental medicine is no exception: are dentists ready? Read the article >>>
Objectives
- Acquire sufficient knowledge to financially manage and sucessfully promote a digital dental office
- Master the use of digital dental technologies, from 3D optical impression to digital manufacturing (planning of treatments, communication, execution and finalisation of treatments)
- Benefit from digital dental technologies for dental and medical findings, monitoring, treatment planning and its 3D virtual visualization, esthetic simulation and guided implant surgery
- Learn about digital procedures for the creation of orthodontic aligners, removable prostheses and accessory appliances like night guards and sleep apnea devices
Audience
Programme
3 modules: basic, specialized I and specialized II (on-site presence required)
Master thesis and publication
Director(s)
Prof. Dr Catherine GIANNOPOULOU and Prof. Dr Irena SAILER, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva
Coordinator(s)
Description
Session 1 | The digital practice | 26 September - 01 October 2022 (combined with EAO)
- Structure of the MAS
- Overview of technologies and applications
- Business & Marketing aspects
- Practice organization
- Vision to the future
- Photography and initial documentation
Session 2 | Acquisition and treatment planning | 09 - 12 January 2023
- Dynamic acquisition
- Aesthetic treatment planning and augmented reality
- Simple chairside restorations
- Digital aligning technologies
Description
Session 3 | Guided surgery and 3D printing | 22 - 25 May 2023
- Introduction to 3D printing
- Implant planning
- Implant supported restorations and advanced CAD/CAM restorations
Session 4 | Full rehabilitations | 08 - 11 January 2024
- Severely worn dentition and VDO increase
- Digital technologies in removable prosthodontics
Description
Session 5 | Digital complements | 13 - 16 May 2024
- Digital complements (sleep apnea, bruxism)
- Advanced 3D printing
- Guided endodontics
Session 6 | Exam | 14 - 17 October 2024
- Final exams and case presentations
Assessment
Pedagogical method
- On-campus practical and theoretical learning.
- Distance learning via online courses, journal clubs and discussions with clinical supervisors.
- Clinical cases to be documented and presented.
Diploma awarded
Admission criteria
- Federal degree in dental medicine (diplôme fédéral de médecin-dentiste) or qualification considered as equivalent
- Good knowledge of written and oral English
Steering committee
- Prof. Dr Catherine Giannopoulou, Co-director, Division of Regenerative Dental Medicine and Periodontology, CUMD Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva
- Prof. Dr Irena Sailer, Co-director, Division of Fixed Prosthodontics and Biomaterials, CUMD Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva
- Dr René Daher, Coordinator, CUMD Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva
Scientific committee
- Prof. Dr Ivo Krejci, Co-founder of the programme and Expert in Digital Dental Technologies
- Prof. Daniel Wismeijer, Expert in Digital Dental Technologies, The Netherlands
- MDT Vincent Fehmer, Expert in Dental CAD/CAM, CUMD Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva
Detailed fees
CHF 47'000.- for the full two-year-programme, payable in three instalments.